Which Statement About Primary and Secondary Data Collection Is Correct

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which statement about primary and secondary data collection is correct?

• A) It is important to start your data collection by designing primary data-collection instruments.
• B) Most reports do not include secondary data.
• C) Studying secondary data can provide the researcher with sources for additional information.
• D) After collecting primary data, you will discover ways of collecting secondary research.
• E) Rediscovering existing information is preferable to spending time collecting secondary data.

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